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Saturday, September 13, 2025
TopicRussia-Ukraine conflict

Topic: Russia-Ukraine conflict

Nearly a year into Russia-Ukraine war, Biden to visit Poland, Zelenskiy urges US for F-16 jets

In an interview by Italian daily Corriere della Sera Sunday, the Ukrainian President said French President Macron was wasting his time considering any dialogue with Russia.

New barrel, extended range — India & US explore joint development of M777 howitzer variant

Army will also be able to convert guns already in use to planned M777 ER (Extended Range) variant, it is learnt.

How Russian ‘shadow fleets’ are hindering world’s efforts to help Ukraine

Non-Western-aligned shadow fleets comprise ageing ships that maintain a low profile by sailing without insurance and turning off transmitters.

Xi Jinping plans ‘peace speech’ on Ukraine invasion anniversary, says Italian foreign minister

Italy's foreign minister Antonio Tajani Friday, citing Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said the premier will deliver a peace speech on the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia launches fresh missile strikes as West pledges more aid for Ukraine

Following a pattern of heavy aerial bombardment Thursday, as Russian troops sought to advance in the east, the country launched 32 missiles in the early hours, Ukraine's Air Force said.

Turkish PM Erdogan signals Finland’s NATO bid may be considered over Sweden

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan signalled Sunday that Ankara may agree to Finland joining NATO ahead of Sweden. The two countries applied last year & need all members countries' approval.

‘Xi won’t survive failed war with Taiwan, Ukraine to see prolonged war’: Ex-Singaporean diplomat

In 3rd Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Lecture, Bilahari Kausikan said it will be easier for India to navigate new world order, and US & China are 'irreplaceable parts' of global system.

Russia launches air attack, Ukraine shoots down missiles: Officials

Russia has targeted critical infrastructure with missile and drone strikes since October, causing sweeping blackouts and other outages during winter.

Ukrainian President Zelensky flags changes in government after corruption allegations

The Ukrainian President Monday said changes would be announced imminently in the government & security forces, in his nightly video address but did not identify the officials to be replaced.

Britain’s former PM Boris Johnson visits Kyiv, pledges help

The former PM met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and pledged that Britain would 'stick by Ukraine as long as it takes.'

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Russian-style socialism dominated Nehru’s imagination. It was disastrous

It is necessary to break the spell of socialist dogma on the imagination of those attracted by its Utopia as the only scientific way of progress, wrote MA Venkatarao in 1963.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.